Sue Alford Oct. 5, 1958 – Jan. 19, 2022 Marilyn Sue Alford, 63 of Tylertown, died Jan. 19, 2022, at the Merit Health Wesley in Hattiesburg. She was born Oct. 5, 1958, in Tylertown. Known as “Aunt Sue” to many young people, she touched many foster children’s lives in her years at DHS. She had…

Robert Dillon Nov. 28, 1928 – Dec. 15, 2021 Robert Toney Dillon was born Nov. 28, 1928, to the late Willie and Linnie (Travis) Dillon in Tylertown. He died at his residence Dec. 15, 2021. He was raised and was always finding things to do and getting into trouble. During his school years, he drove…

Donna Duncan Brooks Nov. 16, 1957 – Jan. 20, 2022 Donna Duncan Brooks, 64, of Tylertown, died Jan. 20, 2022, in McComb. She was born Nov. 16, 1957, in Franklinton. Funeral services were Jan. 24, 2022, at Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home in Tylertown, burial in the New Zion Cemetery with Rev. Duane Ball officiating. Ms. Brooks…

Ben McCain Aug. 17, 1941 – Jan. 15, 2022 Carl “Ben” McCain, 80, a lifelong resident of Sandy Hook, died Jan. 15, 2022. He was born Aug. 17, 1941. He worked in home construction all of his career and was known for his woodworking talents. He was an avid sports fan and supporter of Ole…

Carolyn Bullock May 17, 1940 – Jan. 12, 2022 Carolyn Helen Rawls Bullock, of the Progress community, died Jan. 12, 2022. She was born in Bogalusa May 17, 1940. Services were Jan. 15, 2022, at Hartman-Jones Funeral Home, Rev. Brock Burch and Rev. Wayne Hall officiating and burial at Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery in Tylertown. Survivors…

Dewayne Davis Aug. 3, 1963 – Jan. 19, 2022 Dewayne Allen Davis, 58, of Meridian, died Jan. 19, 2022, at his residence in Meridian. He was born Aug. 3, 1963 in Palestine, Tex. A memorial service for Davis will be held at a later date to be determined by the family. For two years he…

Debbie Beard Saebo March 21, 1960 – Jan. 19, 2022 Debbie Beard Saebo, PhD, 61, passed peacefully at her home in Gulfport, MS on January 19, 2022. She was the beloved wife of her devoted husband, companion, and best friend, Svein Saebo. Together, they traveled the world extensively throughout Europe, the Mediterranean, Caribbean, and across…

Sonny Boyd Oct. 19, 1940 – Jan. 13, 2022 Services for longtime dairyman, A.L. “Sonny” Boyd, 81, a well-known advocate for the dairy industry in the Southeastern U.S., and a community leader who founded Enon Fire Dept., serving as chief for many years, were Jan. 17, 2022, at Capps Funeral Home with Revs. Michael Knippers…

Roy Cooley Jan. 31, 1960 – Dec. 22, 2021 Roy Lee Cooley, 60, of Sandy Hook, died Dec. 22, 2021, in Varnado. He was born Jan. 31, 1960, in Sandy Hook to W.C. and Estelle Cooley. He attended Dexter High School in Tylertown where he was a number one football player. Cooley served in the…